Just thinking bout art…I believe it opens a world which can develop u as a person…more than any science can ever do….science can make u logical..helps in decision making..expand ur mind’s capacity to think…..but art gives u a unique challenge—a challenge of interpretation—which can simply expand ur horizon.
Art can be in any form—a movie,play,painting,poetry,writng or simply life.. Isn’t it all about your perception and interpretations. Any piece of art will attract myriad views, often radically different from each other. It manages to transcend the boundaries of right or wrong and there lies its beauty. It is an all-encompassing and ever so accepting . It connects u with god as even he never categorized things into right or wrong. He created it all pure, but we somewhere got entangled in this business of judgement. We started defining parameters, conventions, the do’s ant don’ts of each religion and imposed on ourselves a slavery which was never meant to be.
Art liberates u .
Art gives u freedom.
Freedom to think beyond the conventions imposed by the society, by our upbringing and by our parochial visions.
Freedom to have ur own vision.
It challenges u to reconnect to yourself—the real u ---whom perhaps u lost in a tragic accident called “growing-up”.
It allows u to see the world, the way u want to. And there rests the beauty of any honest form of art.
And so whenever u like a piece of art, appreciate it b’coz that will help u grow as an individual…that will get u closer to life….perhaps help u demystify an aspect of life…may solve a troubling problem, an issue with friend, or simply bring u closer to urself.
At the same time, I also feel that we should not force our appreciation of any work on anyone else….let us not rob art of its subjectivity…..some art may touch chords in your heart, but just may not connect with your friend…u may be all crazy about a performance, a piece of music, a particular poem or a painting….but that does not make it universally pleasing. Simply enjoy the feeling of ur liking that art…yes,u would want to share that feeling with other, especially with close friends and loved ones, but that should not be by force.
I think one should be careful here. U must suggest or recommend…but also make sure to stop there. Don’t overdo showering of your opinion, prior to that person getting a chance to judge it in an unbiased manner. How often have we felt let down by a movie or a book, just b’coz we heard a little too much of its worth from our best buddy or the omnipresent media which is expert at generalizing stuff. In retrospect,we realize that the work may not be that bad, but still we miss the thrill of that work just b’coz our mind was cluttered with high expectations. Also, the opposite may operate at times. Often we wonder that why a particular performance or song or movie failed to get recognition though it may appeal to you in the very first go.
Simply b’coz arts allow u to be—you.
Let the person judge that art with his own sensibilities and sensitivities. Let him form his own opinion. Then u can proceed to have a warm coffee table discussion bout that, perhaps also knowing the person in process. In this way, we’ll not only respect art but also the individuality of the other person.
So next time you come across an amazing performance, a beautiful painting, a touching song or an incredible movie, don’t pounce upon people to educate them bout ur liking or the goodness of that piece.
Simply celebrate art, celebrate your taste, celebrate yourself and that is the celebration of life.
